Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 30.10.1997

Regulated Navigation Area Regulations; Mississippi River, LA- Regulated Navigation Area

The Coast Guard is revising the Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) for vessels operating in the Mississippi River below Baton Rouge, Louisiana including South Pass and Southwest Pass by adding additional requirements for vessels of 1,600 gross tons or greater operating in the RNA. This revision requires enhanced safety procedures for vessels of 1,600 gross tons or greater operating on the Mississippi River. The Coast Guard is also requiring moored or anchored passenger vessels with embarked passengers to maintain a manned pilothouse watch for the safety of the vessel, crew and passengers.